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GD08 FKW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,886 mi
Last recorded175,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 175,886 miles

Offside Front wing mirror slightly cracked but doesn't effect the view to rear

Fail 18 Jul 2026 175,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing mirror slightly cracked but doesn't effect the view to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2025 170,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 170,229 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 163,810 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 150,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 136,241 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 136,237 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,598 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 127,598 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 110,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 110,606 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 105,723 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 105,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 99,044 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,360 miles

advise front and rear b/pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 80,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,674 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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GD08 FKW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 FKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GD08 FKW registered?

GD08 FKW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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